I just bought a CX-5 at the weekend, so I'm trying to figure out the best way to store the keys to stop thieves being able to steal the car with signal boosting.

I put the keys in a biscuit tin, but was still able to open the doors using the request button. I see there are lots of "faraday" key pouches for sale on Amazon, but many of the reviews say that the doors can still be opened with the keys in the pouch.

Perhaps I live in a low crime area (perhaps not?) but I don't give it much thought. I haven't looked into specifically how a thief can boost a key signal and steal my car, but I have tried unlocking/locking the car with the fob a few feet away and it doesn't do it. Therefore my keys sit on the same shelf all my other car keys have sat over the years. I do have gap insurance tho, so if it does get nicked I'll (hopefully) get a replacement.

Perhaps I live in a low crime area (perhaps not?) but I don't give it much thought. I haven't looked into specifically how a thief can boost a key signal and steal my car, but I have tried unlocking/locking the car with the fob a few feet away and it doesn't do it. Therefore my keys sit on the same shelf all my other car keys have sat over the years. I do have gap insurance tho, so if it does get nicked I'll (hopefully) get a replacement.

I can lock or unlock from around 80ft away using the Clarkson method, ie put your key fob next to your head, lol. Try it.

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